Idaho Spends $1.34 Million On Wrongful-Firing Lawsuit

The state of Idaho is paying $750,000 to former Transportation Director Pam Lowe to settle her wrongful-firing lawsuit, bringing the state’s total cost for the case to $1.34 million.

“Based on the result of the lengthy mediation, the parties, without conceding liability or admitting any wrongdoing, and both parties simply wanting to buy their peace through the resolution of the lawsuit, have determined that it is in their respective best interests to reach a full and final … settlement of all disputes,” the settlement states.

Terms of the settlement became available today after final papers were filed in federal court advising that the lawsuit has been resolved.

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